Karen Cantalapiedra

Manage material planning activities to ensure uninterrupted product availability and supply continuity. Monitor inventory levels, forecast requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate shortages and optimize inventory performance.

Promoted a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization. Organized awareness campaigns, cultural events, and inclusive initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Executed and monitored electronic biddings such as auctions and tenders, and managed sourcing activities for RAWS, PACKS, CMTG, and IMS categories. Collaborated cross-functionally to align sourcing strategies with demand and supported SAP Ariba Simple Sourcing.

Communicated project status updates and presented key outcomes to stakeholders. Supported transition to a new process management tool by updating workflows in Signavio and automated communication workflows.

Supported IT administrative processes for the Americas region, facilitated onboarding of over 800 new employees yearly, and managed off-boarding for North America. Standardized LATAM onboarding and mailing group processes, achieving overachievement on KPIs.

Assisted with office coordination, purchase of supplies, event organization, and client/supplier reception. Managed travel planning, expense balancing, and administrative/accounting reconciliations.

Handled invoicing, accounts receivable/payable, inventory control, and corporate document management. Managed reception, email/phone filtering, and travel planning.

Bachelor's Degree in International Business Administration from Universidad del Valle de México, completed in June 2019.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with certificates in Global Business and Global Marketing & Communications, completed in December 2018.